Abstract: A peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) physical function is coupled to a controller. The controller is configured to allocate a first portion of resources for use by the PCIe physical function. A PCIe virtual function is coupled to the controller. The is configured to allocate a second portion of resources for use by the PCIe virtual function based, at least in part, on a total number of PCIe physical functions and a total number of PCIe virtual functions associated with the apparatus.

Abstract: A device receives call information associated with a call from a first user device to a second user device, where the first user device is associated with a first network, and the second user device is associated with a second network separate from the first network. The call information includes a caller identification and is received via an originating network device of the first network. The device determines whether the caller identification is verified, and adds authentication information to the call information when the caller identification is verified. The device receives the call information and the authentication information from a terminating network device of the first network, and removes the authentication information from the call information. The device adds a cryptographic signature to the call information, and causes the call information and the cryptographic signature to be provided to the second network for routing to the second user device.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to managing data in a file system that includes storage nodes and storage volumes in a cloud computing environment (CCE). A backup job may be executed to perform further actions, including: providing a backup identifier that is associated with the backup job; determining the storage nodes based on the file system and the CCE; disabling the file system by disabling the storage nodes, wherein each disabled storage node is associated with a shutdown timestamp; determining storage volumes associated with each disabled storage node; and generating storage images that archive a copy of information from the storage volumes; associating the storage images with the backup identifier; confirming that the file system is consistent based on an absence of file system activity occurring subsequent to each shutdown timestamp; and enabling the file system by enabling the storage nodes.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for calibration determinations for handheld moisture meters in the field. A calibration reference stand emulates a sample with an equivalent moisture content, allowing rapid determination whether a moisture meter is out of calibration, or determination of a new calibration value. The calibration reference stand includes an electromagnetic load, which can be formed of a metal sheet or high dielectric constant material, supported on a platform, and mechanical fixturing for reproducible positioning of a moisture meter on the stand. Associated methods and variations are disclosed.

Abstract: A working machine including front and rear wheels or a pair of endless tracks supporting a body. A first working arm with a first implement mount is connected to the body. An apparatus with a collector having a first opening and a sweeper trailing the collector is mounted to the first implement mount. A second implement mount connected to the body, and a milling device is mounted to the second implement mount. The sweeper is configured and arranged to move surface material broken up by the milling device into the collector via the first opening.

Abstract: A method of operating a payment-enabled mobile device to gain access to a location or a service. In an embodiment, a contactless front-end (CLF) component of a payment-enabled mobile device sequentially detects short-distance radio signals comprising at least two different polling signals, determines based on the sequence of the at least two different polling signals, that the payment-enabled mobile device is in proximity to a non-retail contactless transaction terminal, and then a payment application running on the payment-enabled mobile device bypasses a customary user verification feature. The process also includes the payment-enabled mobile device running the payment application performing a transaction with the non-retail contactless transaction terminal without invoking the customary user verification feature and then gaining access to at least one of a location or service.

Abstract: A personal air filtration system comprising a rigid component, a flexible component, wherein the rigid component and the flexible component combine to cover at least a user's mouth and nostrils and form a seal therearound, an intake port with an inlet filter, an exhaust port, an air mover causing filtered air to enter the intake port and exhaust air to exit the exhaust port, and an app running on a user's smart device, wherein a smart app is configured to control and monitor operation of the system.

Abstract: An implantable medical device for altering blood flow in a vessel of a patient, the device including a stent element and a graft component attached to at least a portion of the stent element. The stent element and the graft component include a restricting portion configured to direct flow into one or more side branches off the vessel, and an anchor portion to arrange an inlet of the restricting portion approximately centrally within the vessel.

Abstract: There is disclosed a securing strap for an equine hoof boot, the strap being configured for securing the boot to the hoof at a location above a horses coronary band and for fixing to the boot at generally central locations on the front and rear of the boot, wherein the strap has two sections, each section extending either side of the horses pastern bone, the two sections coming together at a location above the horses coronary band for securement to the hoof. There is also disclosed an equine boot comprising such a strap extending between ventral and dorsal positions of the boot to secure the boot to the hoof.

Abstract: The technology provides a camera module cover that prevents infrared light from leaking into the lens of an adjacent camera. The camera module cover can be used with in-vehicle environments, such as the passenger area and truck, as well as other indoor locations and places where infrared illumination is co-located with an optical camera system. An infrared illuminator unit is positioned adjacent to the camera, for instance in such a way that infrared light is evenly distributed or diffused around the camera lens. The camera module cover has a surface that includes an infrared-transparent material to promote even distribution of the infrared light. To avoid leakage into the camera lens, an infrared-opaque or otherwise blocking material is disposed within the cover so as to be between the infrared illuminator unit and the camera lens. The infrared-transparent and infrared-blocking materials may be formed as a single part via double injection molding.

Abstract: A personal air filtering device comprising a rigid component comprising a transparent face shield, a fabric component, wherein the face shield and fabric combine to cover an entire head of a user and form a seal around the user's neck, an intake port with an inlet filter, an exhaust port with an exhaust filter, an air mover causing filtered air to enter the intake port from outside the device and exhaust air to exit the exhaust port, and a controller configured to adjust the rate at which the air mover moves air.

Abstract: Disclosed are various crystalline salt forms of L-Phe-D-Arg-L-Phe-L-Lys-NH2.

Abstract: The application discloses an accessory rail for coupling an accessory to a fixture. The accessory rail includes a body including a front side and a rear side, and an accessory mounting structure at the front side of the body. The accessory mounting structure is capable of detachably engaging an accessory for the fixture. The accessory rail includes two protrusions extending from the rear side of the body. The two protrusions are configured to at least partially engage with the fixture during mounting of the accessory rail to the fixture.

Abstract: Disclosed are various crystalline salt forms of Boc-D-Arg-DMT-Lys(Boc)-Phe-NH2.

Abstract: Disclosed are crystalline forms of L-Lys(Boc)-Phe-NH2 and Boc-D-Arg-DMT.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are apparatuses, systems and methods for altering blood flow in a vessel of a patient. The apparatuses, systems and methods may include restricting blood flow within a first side branch vessel to reduce flow into the first side branch and increase flow into one or more arteries distal to the first side branch vessel.

Abstract: A personal air filtering device for protecting a user from harm, the device comprising a rigid component comprising a transparent face shield, a fabric component, wherein the face shield and fabric combine to cover an entire head of a user and form a seal around the user's neck, an intake port with an inlet filter, an exhaust port with an exhaust filter, an air mover causing filtered air to enter the intake port and exhaust air to exit the exhaust port, one or more sensors, each configured to detect either an environmental condition or a condition of the user, and a processor configured to receive signals from the one or more sensors and execute a protective measure.

Abstract: An analytical toilet is disclosed. The analytical toilet includes a bowl adapted to receive excreta and a detection system to detect a virus, such as a coronavirus. The analytical toilet presents a sample extracted from feces to the detection system and the detection system creates a signal indicating whether or not a coronavirus is present in the sample. Preferably, the detection system comprises a quantitative PCR instrument and a fluorimeter.

Abstract: A security system autonomously secures a modular data center (MDC) from a detected external threat by disabling access to physical communication ports. Sensor(s) are monitored that detects a presence of a person in an exterior or interior of a volumetric container of an MDC. Information technology (IT) component(s) are positioned within the volumetric container and include physical communication port(s) that receive a hot pluggable device containing memory. In response to determining that a detected person is not authenticated, a controller identifies any hot pluggable device that is currently engaged to a physical communication port of the MDC. The controller selectively disables access via the physical communication port(s) that is not engaged to a hot pluggable device. The controller enables continued access to the IT component(s) by any identified hot pluggable device that was engaged to a physical communication port before detecting the presence of the unauthenticated person.